Senior Engineer - Gas, Water, & Wastewater

Description

Applies natural gas and water utility engineering principles, methods, and techniques to plan, evaluate, and design natural gas and water distribution systems. Primary duties include all phases of civil engineering, quality assurance/control, system planning, system modeling, and project management/coordination/inspection of the gas and water system. This position may also assist the wastewater collection system.

Key Responsibilities

- Scope of work includes all phases civil engineering functions including system planning/design/layout, modeling and coordination, metering, construction, flow and pressure testing and compliance/regulatory functions for gas and water utility systems.

- Prepares plans, specifications, work orders and cost estimates for construction and maintenance of gas and water system.

- Communicates and assists customers and developers on commercial, industrial, and residential services and main extensions. Reviews plans and specifications for conformity to DU requirements.

- Reviews plans and specifications by outside engineers, architects and developers concerning utility improvements and/or extensions for conformity to DU requirements.

- Performs field work such as determining road right-of-way & easement locations using instruments such as GPS unit, level, and transit.

- Maintains records for Public Service Commission and monitors PHMSA code compliance and other regulatory requirements.

- Interacts with customers/developers in person and at job site to handle customer requests relating to utility issues and resolve complaints.

- Collects and compiles data, generates reports and maintains files for the gas and water system.

- Uses computer assisted engineering design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks and system studies.

- Coordinates interrelated projects with other DU supervisors, engineers, or outside city/state representatives.

- Assists supervisor with budget development and reports related to short and long range plans for the gas and water distribution systems.

- Acts as backup to prepare and submit daily gas purchase nominations.

- Adheres to all safety policies and codes to ensure safe working practices for employees.

- Mentors Utility Engineer II position to enhance growth within the department.

- Reviews projects for Utility Engineering I & Utility Engineering II positions.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

- Bachelor degree (B.S.) in Civil, Mechanical, or related engineering field from an accredited college or university with 8 years of related engineering experience with gas or water utility systems. PE preferred, but not required.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel) as required to perform job tasks.

- Must be able to use specialized software applications for ESRI GIS, customer inquiries, modeling mapping, GPS, and pretreatment.

- Ability to apply routine and complex mathematical equations to perform various Civil, Environmental and/or Mechanical Engineering tasks, as related to the gas and water engineering utility field.

- Ability to use very high level of judgment to accurately define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions and provide valid solutions.

- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

- Ability to read, interpret and understand technical standards, permits, Local, State and Federal regulations and codes for utility compliance.

- Valid Alabama Driver's License; CPR/First Aid Certification; Customer Service Skills and applicable safety training as scheduled.

About Decatur Utilities

Decatur Utilities provides electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services in the greater Decatur, Alabama area to more than 30,000 customers. The more than 190 employees who make up the DU family are dedicated to providing safe, reliable utility services at the lowest possible rate and to meet the needs of our customers.